Expressions of Peace of Mind

"حكايات راحة البال"

BLOM BANK’s mission statement is anchored on providing people with Peace of Mind. As a human value, it transcends beyond all as it is a powerful mindset that can be perceived as an objective; approachable, attainable, achievable. Although Peace of Mind can be perceived in numerous ways, its unique feeling is mutual among all of us.

We empowered visionary Lebanese directors to exploit the depth of Peace of Mind through its diverse expressions. Through these stories, you are invited to accompany those who have found their own Peace of Mind, and those who are still journeying to achieve it.

the competition’s timeline

2017

November 17th, 2017: Launching of the Expressions of Peace of Mind competition at Cinemacity Beirut Souks.

December 20th

2017

December 20th, 2017: Scripts submission day (to universities).

January 16th

2018

January 16th, 2018: Selection and announcement of the winners.

January 17th

2018

January 17th – February 19th, 2018: Coaching period + production of the movies.

February 20th

2018

February 20th, 2018: Final submission of the movies.

Launching of the Expressions of Peace of Mind competition at Cinemacity Beirut Souks.

- رحلة رجا -

Director

Philippe Aractingi

SYNOPSIS

When I met Raja earlier in my life, I was struck by his peacefulness and sense of contentment. I was eager to ask him for a recipe. I got to know him through the years and was impregnated by his story that made him get to an unparalleled peace of mind, a story worth sharing with you.

- بالنسبة لصوفيا -

Director

Leila Kanaan

SYNOPSIS

Being a mom is a difficult task, but for Sarah... motherhood is even tougher. Since she's a perfectionist, Sarah's peace of mind comes only when she feels she's done her motherly tasks perfectly. Focused on parenting and how to raise happy and healthy kids, Sarah is capable of doing absolutely anything for them.

- جبنة ضرفيّة -

Director

Jad Aouad

SYNOPSIS

Ziad is 26 and ambitious about his future, seeking something far greater than his day-to-day job in an advertising agency. It happens that Ziad’s grandfather Toufic, a resident of a village found in the mountains of Lebanon, produces a rare kind of cheese called “Jibneh Darfieh”. Ziad finds that there’s so much potential to develop his grandfather’s artisanal enterprise but Toufic is resistant and doesn’t agree with his grandsons vast expectations.